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W587 PLB

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,902 mi
Last recorded154,902 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW587 PLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 154,902 miles

Advanced corrosion throughout rear chassis areas

Both front upper shock mounting turrets are slightly corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight mist of oil on offside front antiroll bar damper

Slight split in nearside front outer c.v gaiter

The front bumper is support is corroded

The offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 154,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint upper and lower (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Advanced corrosion throughout rear chassis areas

Both front upper shock mounting turrets are slightly corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight mist of oil on offside front antiroll bar damper

Slight split in nearside front outer c.v gaiter

The front bumper is support is corroded

The offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 148,120 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs (6.6.6)

engine oil leak

wiper blades worn

Fail 7 Jun 2016 148,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Brake pipe fouled by moving parts gear selector rod (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis legs (6.6.6)

engine oil leak

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Jun 2015 143,400 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 143,400 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

suspension pipes excessively corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 142,365 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 138,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 131,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 131,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 127,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 127,197 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 125,007 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 119,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 107,171 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 107,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 93,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 93,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,625 miles

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION PIPE DAMP

Fail 11 Oct 2007 76,450 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION PIPE DAMP

Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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W587 PLB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W587 PLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W587 PLB is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W587 PLB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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